Wilfried Zaha has earned a surprise recall to the Ivory Coast squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after two years away from international duty, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old was previously out of favour and missed the Elephants’ title-winning campaign at AFCON 2023, which was held in 2024. Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae confirmed on Tuesday that he had rebuilt his relationship with the former...
Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions were knocked out of the competition following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat by 2023 hosts Ivory Coast on Monday night in Yamoussoukro after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. The Teranga Lions were the only side to finish the group stage with a 100% record while the Elephants narrowly qualified as one of the four best third-placed sides. The...
With the 2023 summer transfer window opened. transfer activities are dominating the headlines with many football stars expected to change clubs and leagues. The transfer market is always an exciting and dynamic part of the football world, and Afrosport analyses African stars who could move away from their present clubs for greener pastures. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) The Nigerian forward is primed for a big money...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his technical crew cannot understand Nicolas Pepe’s decision after his late blunder in their 2-1 victory over Leeds United on Sunday. Eddie Nketiah’s first-half brace boosted the Gunners’ push for a top-four finish but Pepe who was introduced in the 67th minute had a chance to stretch the lead at the Emirates Stadium which he did not capitalize on. Pepe had...
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